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Home My WebLink About2014-10-14 Beautification PacketKENAI BEAUTIFICATIO COMMITTEE OCTOBER44,12014 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARIES — September 2, 2014 5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Leif Hansen Flower Bed b. Miscellaneous Perennials in Beds c. Airport Dahlia Bed 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Kenai Wildflower Meadow b. Historic Cabins 8. REPORTS a. Parks & Recreation Director b. Committee Chair c. City Council Liaison 9. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — November 6, 2014 10. COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 11. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 12. INFORMATION 13. ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING: SANDRA — 283 -8231 OR, BOB — 283 -8261 [PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY] KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 — 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR CONNIE JUNG, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Jung called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Members present: Chair C. Jung, T. Canady, H. Tuttle, B. Madrid Members absent: P. Baxter, L. Gabriel Staff /Council Liaison present: Parks and Recreation Director R. Frates, Council Liaison T. Navarre A quorum was present. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Committee Member Tuttle MOVED to approve the agenda and Member Madrid SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 3. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR MOTION: Committee Member Madrid MOVED to nominate Member Gabriel as Chair and Committee Member Canady SECONDED. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. MOTION: Committee Member Jung MOVED to nominate Member Tuttle as Vice Chair and Committee Member Madrid SECONDED. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY MOTION: Committee Member Canady MOVED to approve agenda as presented and Member Madrid SECONDED. 5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS a. Bean Bed It was noted the bean bed was sparse early in the season, and the committee considered adding shrubs to supplement flowers. Additionally, the committee concurred to have brick work complete in the fall. b. Volunteers It was discussed to advertise the Adopt -A -Bed program; members Jung and Tuttle both noted they'd be interested in adopting a bed for the summer. C. Gravel Trail at Library Frates reported the gravel trail would be lined with 4x4 timbers; it was suggested pull outs be created for plant material. Committee agreed unanimously. d. Dahlia Bed The committee agreed that 8x8 timbers (railroad ties) would better define the dahlia bed. e. Misc. perennials in bed The committee unanimously agreed to add a bed around the Veteran's Memorial at Leif Hansen Park to accommodate red poppies and the bed at the Visitors Center near mailbox be updated. 8. REPORTS a. Parks & Recreation Director Frates thanked everyone for their dedication and ideas. He mentioned the wildflower area off Lawton is getting a lot of attention and suggested adding trails in the future. Committee Chair- None C. City Council Liaison Navarre noted how much he appreciated the committees work and thanked them for their service. 9. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION —October 14, 2014 10. COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS - None 11. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None 12. INFORMATION - None 13. ADJOURNMENT Committee Member Tuttle MOVED to adjourn and Member Madrid SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Beautification Committee Meeting September 2, 2014 Page 2 There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Amber McGlasson, Deputy City Clerk Beautification Committee Meeting September 2, 2014 Page 3 [PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY] "Villaye with a Past, C# witti a Future" MEMO: 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 Telephone: 907 - 283 -7535 / FAX: 907 - 283 -3014 llll'I 1992 TO: Beautification Committee FROM: Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director DATE: October 7, 2014 SUBJECT: Kenai Wildflower Meadow Purpose of this correspondence is to provide you with some landscape ideas for the wildflower meadow located off Lawton Dr. While conducting a field visit I noted that all the existing footpaths, although extensive, ultimately led to a centralized location which is the highest elevation. This particular area would be a good location for a small shelter or gazebo type structure. The trails located on the attached map follow some of the more prominent footpaths that have already been created. The footpaths themselves could be constructed of either gravel or wood chips, however, my inclination would be to use wood chips since we already have a plentiful supply on hand. A barrier is needed for separation from the street and sidewalk area along Lawton Drive and also to establish entrance points. I am proposing a simple fence -like construction that includes 6 "x6" timbers and 3/8" chain -link (double- stranded). This would be very similar to the post and chain fencing protecting the beach dunes. Lastly, I think there is a good opportunity to someday incorporate an educational component as well. 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